Buff-breasted Wren
NameBuff-breasted Wren
Common NameBuff-breasted Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus leucotis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with fine barring on the wings and tail. The head features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above a dark eye-line. The throat and breast are buff to whitish, transitioning to rufous-buff on the belly.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and musical songs, which often consist of a series of ringing whistles and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America to northern South America, including countries like Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, buff breast, rufous-brown upperparts, barred wings and tail, long, slender bill
Description
This medium-sized wren is characterized by its warm rufous-brown upperparts and a distinctive buff-colored breast. It is an active and vocal bird, typically found foraging for insects in dense undergrowth and thickets, often near water.
